Recently HMS Enterprise found the wreck of a dhow in the waters around one of the world’s busiest harbours using her new hi-tech motor launch. Two sunken vessels were discovered by the Devonport-based survey ship as she worked in Port Rashid – one of the main ports serving Dubai – as her nine-month
Sailors, DoD personnel, and civilians celebrated Native American Heritage Month with a ceremony in the Grand Vista Ballroom on Naval Station Everett (NSE), Nov. 28. The ceremony featured speakers, a slide show and static display on Native American culture, music and native dance performances. After
Utilization of the nuclear-powered submarine started at Nerpa Ship Repair Plant in Snezhnogorsk, Murmansk region… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, November 30, 2012
Sri Lanka Navy rescued 6 Sri Lankan fishermen who were drifting onboard a multi-day fishing trawler 60 nautical miles off Batticaloa on 26th November 2012. The trawler named “Buddhima” which had developed an engine defect was towed to Trincomalee by P 450 with the assistance of SLNS Udara and P 483
The commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Miami (SSN 755) discussed naval leadership with nearly 150 Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) students attending six universities, Nov. 28. These universities belong to the consortium of colleges managed by the Boston Uni
On Tuesday 27 November 2012, the Force Commander of the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia – Operation Atalanta, Rear Admiral Enrico Credendino, met with local Somali fishing representatives, clan elders of coastal communities and local authorities on board the EU NAVFOR flagship, ITS San Giusto, of
Deputy Consul General of Japan in St. Petersburg Mr. Ko Murabe made a donation to the Central Naval Museum. It is 13 copies… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, November 30, 2012
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) opened a new, two-story production services support facility Nov. 28. The $15.8 million building is the first project completed in the shipyard’s 27-year facilities modernization plan and centralizes structural trades’ per
Launching ceremony of the ice-class patrol ship built by the Almaz Shipbuilding Firm (St. Petersburg) will be held on Dec 14… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, November 30, 2012; Image: Almaz
Six West Point Cadets traded one day of classroom instruction for a day learning about supply logistics for the submarine force Naval Submarine Base New London, Nov. 28. Army Capt. Andrew Betson, West Point instructor for the course “Sustaining the Force in the Defense and Strategic Studies Program”
In the nearest two years, Caspian Flotilla (CF) will receive three Project 11770 Serna landing boats; that will considerably improve landing capability of the flotilla… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, November 29, 2012
An 11-vessel order for DMS Maritime Pty Limited culminated recently with a Rescue Gear Ship 9316, which will be used to support the Royal Australian Navy’s submarine fleet. Damen Shipyards and DMS Maritime signed the contract for the RGS 9316 on November 16 in Sydney, Australia. The vessel will be b
JSC Almaz Marine Yard on Nov 23 launched the sixteenth Sobol-class patrol boat (Project 12200), an insider told Central Navy Portal… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, November 29, 2012; Image: Turkish Navy
Ten inspectors from Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic’s (COMNAVAIRLANT) Maintenance and Material Management Training Team (3-MTT) conducted training during an assist visit aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Nov. 26-29. The 3-MTT members ensured Truman Sailors were properly co
